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FLAG  DRILL. 


GAPT.  JOS.  H.^Ai^NETi; 

First  Infantry,  I.  N.  G. 


Author  of  "BARNETT'S  BROOM  BRIGADE  TACTICS," 
"LOYAL  LEGION  DRILL  MANUAL,"  Etc. 


ILLUSTRATED. 


CHICAGO: 

A.  FLANAGAN, 

PUBLISHER. 

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COPYRIGHT.  1889, 

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JOS.  H.  BARNETT. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL. 


The  following  movements  are  designed  for  the  in- 
struction of  young  ladies  in  military  drill.  Each 
one  will  be  regarded  as  22  inches  wide,  and  12  in- 
ches deep  through  the  chest. 

The  movements  are  explained  toward  but  one 
flank,  it  being  only  necessary  to  substitute  the  word 
left  for  right^  or  the  reverse,  to  have  the  explanation 
for  the  other  flank. 

Unless  movements  are  prescribed  from  a  halt,  or 
in  march,  they  may  be  executed  either  while  at  a 
halt  or  in  march.  Also,  unless  movements  are  pre- 
scribed without  flags,  they  may  be  executed  either 
with  or  without  flags. 

Movements  need  not  be  executed  in  the  order 
prescribed. 

There  are  two  kinds  of  commands:  the  prepara- 
tory, and  the  command  of  EXECUTION.  The  first 
indicates  what  is  to  be  done,  and  the  second  the 
time  to  do  it 

If  the  instructor  cautions:  By  the  numbers ^  all 
movements  that  are  divided  into  motions  are  exe- 
cuted in  detail,  until  the  caution,  without  the  num- 
bers^ is  given.  As  a  rule,  however,  except  in  the 
School  of  the  Soldier  and  in  the  Flag  Drill,  all 
movements  will  be  executed  as  though  the  caution, 
without  the  numbers,  had  been  given. 


4  THE  FLAG  DRILL. 

SCHOOL  OF  THE  SQUAD. 

The  object  of  this  school  is  individual  instruction. 
The  instructor  should  always  explain  and  execute 
each  movement  before  requiring  it  to  be  executed. 
Short  and  frequent  drills  are  preferable  to  long  les- 
sons, which  tire  both  the  instructor  and  the  in- 
structed. In  the  first  lessons  short  rests  should  be 
frequently  given.  If  desired,  the  instructor  may, 
after  giving  a  command,  revoke  it  by  commanding: 
As  you  were,  at  which  the  position  had  before  this 
command  is  given  will  be  resumed. 

The  recruits  having  assembled  for  drill,  the  in- 
structor explains  to  them  how  to  fall  in^  facing  to 
the  right,  and  what  to  do  at  the  command  Left  face. 
The  recruits  now  being  formed  in  line^  i.  e. ,  side  by 
side,  elbows  touching,  the  instructor  proceeds  with 
the  drill. 

POSITION  OF  THE  SOLDIER. 

Being  at  a  halt,  without  Flags,  and  not  at  atten- 
tion, the  instructor  commands: 

I.    Squad.      2.    ATTENTION. 

At  the  second  command  the  recruits  observe 
silence  and  take  the  position  of  the  soldier,  i.  e.: 

Heels  together  and  on  the  same  line,  feet  turned 
out  equally,  and  making  with  each  other  an  angle 
of  about  60  degrees. 

Body  erect  on  the  hips,  chest  inclining  a  little 
forward. 

Shoulders  square  and  falling  equally. 

Arms  hanging  naturally. 

Elbows  near  the  body. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  6 

Palms  of  the  hands  slightly  to  the  front. 

Chin  drawn  in. 

Eyes  straight  to  the  front,  and  fixed  on  a  point 
on  the  ground  about  1 5  yards  off. 

With  Flags  the  commands  are  the  same,  and  the 

position  of  the  soldier  is  also  the  same,   except  that 

the  right  hand  holds  the  Flag,   as  explained  in  the 

manual. 

TO  REST. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  without  arms,  the  in- 
structor commands: 

I.   Squad.     2.   REST;  or,  i.   In  place.     2.   REST. 

At  the  last  command  of  Squad  Rest,  the  recruits 
may  take  easy  positions,  talk,  or  leave  their  places 
to  go  short  distances. 

At  the  last  command  of  In  place.  Rest,  they  may 
V<e  easy  positions  and  talk,  but  they  must  always 
v^eep  one  heel  in  place. 

To  resume  their  places  and  the  position  of  the 
soldier,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.    Squad.      2.      ATTENTION. 

With  Flags  is  executed  the  same  as  without  Flags, 

the  commands   for  rest  being  given   when    at    the 

order,  and  the  order  is  resumed  at  the  command, 

attention. 

PARADE  REST. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  without  Flags,  the  in- 
structor commands: 

I.   Parade.     2.  REST. 

Carry  the  right  foot  three  inches  directly  to  the 
rear,  the  left  knee  slightly  bent;  clasp  the  hands  in 


6  THE  FLAG  DRILL. 

front  of  the  center  of  the  body,  the  left  hand  upper- 
most, the  left  thumb  clasped  by  the  thumb  and  fore- 
finger of  the  right  hand. 

To  resume  the  position  of  the  soldier,  the  in- 
structor commands: 

I.    Squad.      2.    ATTENTION 

TO  DISMISS. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  without  arms,  the  instruc- 
tor commands: 

I .  Break  Ranks.     2.  MARCH. 

If  with  Flags,  the  instructor  commands:  i.  FlagSy 
2.  PORT,  before  dismissing  the  squad.  Flags  Port 
is  executed  as  explained  in  the  manual. 

PRINCIPLES  OF  ALIGNMENT. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  without  Flags,  the  in- 
structor commands: 

I.   Eyes.     2.  Right  (or  left).     3.  FRONT. 

At  the  second  command,  turn  the  head  gently, 
and  move  forward  or  backward,  if  necessary,  so  as 
to  bring  the  inner  corner  of  the  left  eye  in  a  line 
with  the  buttons  on  the  dress,  the  eyes  fixed  on  the 
line  of  eyes  of  the  recruits  in,  or  supposed  to  be  in, 
the  same  rank.  At  the  last  command,  turn  the  head 
to  the  original  position. 

SALUTES. 

Being  without  Flags,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.   Right  {or  Left)  Hand.     2.  SALUTE. 
Raise  the  right  hand  smartly,   pointing    in   the 
same  direction  as  the  right  foot,  the  palm  of  the  hand 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  7 

down,  the  thumb  close  to  the  forefinger,  the  arm 
extended,  and  horizontal.  (  Two.)  Bring  the  hand 
around  till  the  point  of  the  thumb  and  side  of  the 
forefinger  touch  the  lower  edge  of  the  cap  or  visor, 
at  the  same  time  turn  the  head  a  little  to  the  left, 
look  toward  the  person  to  be  saluted,  and  retain 
this  position  till  the  salute  is  acknowledged. 
(  Three.)  Bring  back  the  hand  and  arm  to  the  posi- 
tion of  the  first  motion;  at  the  same  time  cast  the 
eyes  to  the  front.  {Four.)  Drop  the  arm  quickly 
by  the  side.     The  salute  with  flags  is  explained  in 

the  manual. 

FACINGS. 

Being  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 
Right  {or  Left).  2.  FACE. 

At  the  command  Face,  raise  the  right  foot  slightly, 
face  to  the  right,  turning  on  the  left  heel,  the  left  toe 
slightly  raised;  replace  the  right  heel  by  the  side  of 
the  left  and  on  the  same  line. 

The  facings  to  the  left  are  executed  upon  the  saftie 
heel  as  the  facings  to  the  right. 

Being  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.  Squad.   2.   ABOUT.  3.  FACE. 

At  the  command  About,  turn  on  the  left  heel, 
bring  the  left  toe  to  the  front,  carry  the  right  foot 
A.O  the  rear,  the  hollow  opposite  to  and  three  inches 
from  the  left  heel,  the  feet  square  to  each  other. 

At  the  command  Face,  turn  on  both  heels,  raise 
the  toes  a  little,  face  to  the  rear,  and  when  the  face 
is  nearly  completed,  raise  the  right  foot  and  replace 
it  by  the  left. 


8  THE  FLAG  DRILL. 

LENGTH  AND  CADENCE  OF  THE  STEPS. 

The  length  of  the  direct  step  is  28  inches;   of  the 

short  step,  14  inches;  of  the  side  step,  6   inches;   of 

the  back  step,  14  inches;   all  being  measured  from 

heel  to  heel.  The  cadence  is  at  the  rate  of  1 10  steps 

per  minute. 

DIRECT  STEP. 

Being  at  a  halt,  or  at  mark  time,  or  marching  in 
the  short  step,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.   Forward.     2.  MARCH. 

At  the  command  Forivard,  throw  the  weight  of 
the  body  upon  the  right  foot  without  bending  the 
left  knee. 

At  the  command  March,  move  the  left  leg  smartly, 
but  without  jerk,  carry  the  foot  straight  forward  28 
inches  from  the  right,  measuring  from  heel  to  heel, 
the  sole  near  the  ground,  the  toe  a  little  depressed; 
at  the  same  time,  throw  the  weight  of  the  body 
forward,  and  plant  the  foot  without  shock,  the 
weight  of  the  body  resting  upon  it;  next,  in  like 
manner,  advance  the  right  foot,  and  plant  it  as 
above;  continue  the  march,  keeping  the  face  direct 
to  the  front. 

The  instructor  indicates  from  time,  to  time,  the 
cadence  of  the  step,  by  calling  Left^  left^  the  instant 
the  left  foot  should  be  planted. 

SHORT  STEP. 

Being  at  a  halt,  or  at  mark  time,  the  instructor 
commands: 

I.   Forward.     2.  Short  Step.     3.  MARCH. 

Executed  the  same  as  the  march  in  the  direct  step, 
except  the  length  of  the  short  step  is  but  14  inches. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  9 

Being  in  march,  the  squad  may  be  passed  from 
the  direct  step  to  the  short  step,  or  vice  versa,  by 
the  commands: 

I.   Short  Step.     2.  MARCH,  and  i.  Forward. 
2.  MARCH,  respectively. 

SIDE  STEP. 

Being  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.   Side  step  to  the  Right  {or  Left).     2.   MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  carry  the  right  foot  6 
inches  to  the  right,  keeping  the  shoulders  square  to 
the  front;  as  soon  as  the  right  foot  is  planted,  bring 
the  left  foot  to  the  side  of  it,  and  continue  the  move- 
ment. 

BACK  STEP. 

Being  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.   Backward.     2.  march. 

At  the  command  March^  step  off  smartly  with  the 
left  foot  14  inches  straight  to  the  rear,  measuring 
from  heel  to  heel,  and  so  on  with  the  feet  in  succes- 
sion till  the  commands: 

I.    Squad.     2.  HALT. 

At  the  command  Halt,  bring  back  the  foot  in 
front  to  the  side  of  the  one  in  rear. 

MARK  TIME  STEP. 

The  instructor  commands: 

I.   Mark  Time.      2.   MARCH. 

At  the  second  command,  given  the  instant  either 
foot  is  coming  to  the  ground,  continue  the  cadence 
and  make  a  semblage  of  marching,  without  gaining 


10  THE  FLAG  DRILL, 

ground,  by  alternately  advancing  each  foot  about 

half  its  length,  and  bringing  it  back  on   a  line  with 

the  other. 

TO  HiUCH  TO  THE  BEAR. 

Being  in  March,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.    To  the  rear.      2.    MARCH. 

At  the  command  March^  given  as  the  right  foot 
strikes  the  ground,  advance  and  plant  the  left  foot; 
then  turn  on  the  balls  of  both  feet  around  to  the 
right  so  as  to  face  in  the  opposite  direction,  and 
immediately  step  off  with  the  left  foot. 

CHANGE  STEP. 

Being  in  March,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.    Change  Step.     2.  march. 

At  the  command  March,  given  the  instant  the 
right  foot  comes  to  the  ground,  the  left  foot  is  ad- 
vanced and  planted;  the  hollow  of  the  right  foot  is 
then  advanced  against  the  heel  of  the  left,  the  re- 
cruit again  stepping  off  with  the  left. 

The  change  on  the  right  foot  is  similarly  executed, 
and  the  command  March,  being  given  when  the  left 
foot  strikes  the  ground. 

TO  HALT. 

Being  in  march,  without  Flags,  the  instructor 
commands: 

I,   Squad.     2.  HALT. 

The  command  Halt  is  given  as  either  foot  strikes 
the  ground,  and  the  other  foot  is  placed  by  its  side 
without  shock. 

With  Flags,  after  halting,  come  to  a  Carry,  as 
explained  in  the  manual. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  11 

SCHOOL  OF  THE  COMPANY. 

The  instructor  explains  the  manner  of  counting 
twos  and  fours,  \k\.Q.  guide  right  means  that  the  files 
are  to  touch  elbows  and  dress  to  the  right;  guide 
left,  to  touch  and  dress  to  the  left,  etc.,  etc.  The 
instructor  then  makes  an  alphabetical  list  of  the 
names  of  the  recruits  of  the  company,  and  cautions 
each  one  whose  name  is  called  to  answer  Here!  in  a 
clear  and  distinct  tone  of  voice. 

If  with  Flags,  fall  in  at  a  carry,  and  the  instruc- 
tor commands:  i.  Support,  2,  FLAGS,  before  calling 
the  roll.  As  each  name  is  called  the  recruit  an- 
swers Here!  and  comes  to  a  carry  and  then  to  Order 
Flags,  as  explained  in  the  manual  of  the  Flag. 

*  FOURS. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  with  or  without  Flags,  the 
instructor  commands: 

I.   Count.     2.  FOURS. 

The  recruit  on  the  right  says  one,  the  second  says 
tivo,  the  third  three,  the  fourth  four,  the  fifth  one^ 
the  sixth  two,  etc. 

Being  in  line,  the  captain's  post  is  2  yards  in  front 
of  the  center  of  the  company;  the  first  sergeant's  on 
the  right,  and  the  second  sergeant's  on  the  left  of  the 
company.  For  purposes  of  instruction  the  captain 
goes  where  necessary. 

The  first  sergeant  calls  the  roll.  The  commands 
of  the  first  sergeant  are:  i.  Fall  in.  2.  Left.  3. 
FACE.  4.  Count.  5.  FOURS.  The  first  sergeant 
faces  the  captain,  then  salutes  and  reports  the  result 
of  the  roll-call,  and  takes  post  on  the  right  of  the 


12  THE  FLAG  DRILL, 

company.  The  sergeant  on  the  right  of  the  com- 
pany is  the  right  guide,  and  the  sergeant  on  the  left 
of  the  company  is  the  left  guide. 

The  captain  returns  the  salute,  and  proceeds  with 
the  drill. 

When  formed  in  line,  the  flags  are  at  a  carry. 

Being  in  line,  to  dismiss,  the  captain  directs  the 
first  sergeant:  Dismiss  the  company. 

ALIGNMENTS. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  advances 
the  file  on  the  right  (or  left)  one  or  more  steps  to 
the  front,  and  then  commands: 

1.   Right  {or  left).     2.   DRESS.     3.  FRONT. 

At  the  command  Dress,  the  entire  rank  moves 
up,  shortening  the  last  step  so  as  to  be  about  six 
inches  behind  the  alignment,  each  recruit  then 
moves  on  the  line,  which  must  never  be  passed, 
taking  steps  of  a  few  inches,  casting  the  eyes  to  the 
right;  as  in  Eyes  Right,  keeping  the  shoulders 
square  to  the  front,  and  touching  with  the  elbow 
that  of  the  file  on  the  right,  without  opening  the 
arms.  The  instructor  verifies  the  alignment  by 
going  to  the  right  flank,  and  orders  forward  or  back 
such  files  as  may  be  in  rear  or  advance  of  the  line. 
This  done,  the  command  Front  is  given,  when  the 
recruits  cast  their  eyes  to  the  front  and  remain  firm. 

Alignments  to  the  rear  are  executed  on  the  same 
principles,  the  recruits  stepping  back  a  little  beyond 
the  line,  and  then  dressing  up,  by  short  steps.  The 
commands  are: 

I .    Right  {or  left)  backwards.     2.  Dress. 
3.    FRONT. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  18 

MABCH  IN  LINE. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.  Forward.     2.    Guide  Right  {or  left). 

3.    MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  recruits  step  off 
smartly  with  the  left  foot,  the  right  file  marching 
straight  to  the  front;  the  files  touch  lightly  the  elbow 
toward  the  right,  keep  the  arms  close  to  the  body, 
yield  to  pressure  coming  from  the  right,  and  resist 
pressure  coming  from  the  left.  Shortening  or  length- 
ening the  step,  they  gradually  recover  the  align- 
ment, and  touch  of  the  elbow,  if  lost,  and  keep  the 
head  direct  to  the  front,  no  matter  on  which  side 
the  guide  may  be. 

A  line  faced  to  the  right  or  left  is  called  a  column 
of  files.  Being  in  column  of  files,  at  a  halt,  the 
commands  are: 

I .  Left,     2.  FACE.    3.  Forward.     4.   Guide  left  {or 
right).     5.  MARCH. 

Marching  in  column  of  files,  the  commands  are: 

I.  By  the  left  {or  right)  flank.      2.   MARCH. 
3.    Guide  right  {or  left). 

At  the  command  March,  given  as  the  left  foot 
strikes  the  ground,  advance  and  plant  the  right  foot; 
then  turn  to  the  left  and  step  off  in  the  new  direc- 
tion with  the  left  foot. 

MARCH  BT  THE  FLANK. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.  Right  {or  left).   2.  FACE.  3.  Fotward.  4.  MARCH. 
Marching  in  line,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.  By  the  right  {or  left)  flank.    2.   MARCH. 


14  THE  FLAG  DRILL, 

The  recruits  cover  each  other,  and  keep  closed  to 
facing  distance;  that  is,  to  such  distance  that  in  form- 
ing Hne  the  elbows  will  touch. 

TO  CHANGE  DIRECTION  IN  COLUMN  OF  FILES. 

Being  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.  Forward.     2.   Column   right  {or  left),  or  2, 
Column  half  right  or  half  left.     3.   MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  leading  file  wheels 
to  the  right,  or  half  right,  advances  in  the  new 
direction,  and  is  followed  by  the  other  files,  who 
wheel  on  the  same  ground. 

TO  OBLIQUE. 

Marching  in  line,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.   Right  {or  Left)  oblique.     2.   MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  given  as  the  right  foot 
strikes  the  ground,  each  file  makes  a  half  face  to  the 
right  in  marching,  and  then  moves  straight  in  the 
new  direction.  As  the  files  no  longer  touch  elbows, 
they  glance  along  the  shoulders  of  the  nearest  files, 
toward  the  side  to  which  they  are  obHquing,  and 
regulate  their  steps  so  that  their  shoulders  are 
always  behind  those  of  the  next  file  on  that  side, 
and  that  the  head  of  this  file  conceals  the  heads  of 
the  other  files  of  the  rank.  They  preserve  the 
same  length  of  step  and  the  same  degree  of  obli- 
guity,  the  line  of  the  rank  remaining  parallel  to  its 
original  position. 

To  resume  the  original  direction,  the  instructor 
commands: 

I.  Forxvard.     2.   MARCH. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  15 

At  the  command  March,  given  as  the  left  foot 
strikes  the  ground,  each  file  makes  a  half  face  to  the 
left  in  marching,  and  then  moves  straight  to  the 
front.  The  guide,  without  indication,  is  on  the  side 
where  it  was  previous  to  the  oblique. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  the  commands  are: 

I.   Right  {or  Left)  oblique.     ?..   march. 

The  files  half  face  to  the  right  at  the  command 
Right  oblique,  and  step  off  at  the  command  MARCH. 
If  halted  while  obliquing,  they  will  halt,  then  face 
to  the  front  without  further  command. 

If  with  Flags  and  not  at  a  carry,  and  the  com- 
pany be  halted  while  obliquing,  it  comes  to  the 
carry  upon  halting,  and  then  faces  to  the  front. 
The  column  oblique  by  the  same 
commands  as  when  in  line.  If  in 
column  of  files,  the  oblique  is  exe- 
cuted on  the  same  principles  as  from 
in  line,  but  if  in  column  of  twos 
or  fours,  the  sets  of  twos  or  fours 
preserve  their  distance  and  paralle- 
lism; the  file  in  each  set  on  the  side 
toward  which  the  oblique  is  made 
(RIGHT  OBLIQUE.)  is  the  guide  of  the  set,  and  the 
guide  of  the  leading  set  is  the  guide  of  the  column. 
The  march  in  the  original  direction  is  resumed  at 
the  command  Forward  march. 

A  Wheel  is  a  circular  movement,  by  which  the 
front  of  a  file,  set  of  fours,  company,  etc.,  is  placed 
at  right  angles  to  its  original  position  or  changed  90 
degrees. 


16  THE  FLAG  DRILL. 

Wheelings  are  of  two  kinds,  on  fixed  and  on 
movable  pivots. 

FIXED  PIVOT, 
Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.   Right   {or  Left)  wheel.      2.   march.       3.   Cotn- 
pany.    4.  HALT.    5.  Left  {or  Right.)    6.  DRESS. 

7.    FRONT. 

At  the  command  March,  the  files,  except  the 
pivot-file,  step  off  with  the  left  foot,  turning  at  the 
same  time  the  head  a  little  to  the  left,  the  eyes  fixed 
on  the  line  of  the  eyes  of  the  files  to  their  left;  the 
pivot-file  marks  time  strictly  in  place,  gradually 
turning  the  body,  to  conform  to  the  movements  of 
the  marching  flank;  the  file  who  conducts  this  flank 
takes  steps  of  28  inches,  and  from  the  first  step 
advances  the  left  shoulder  a  little,  casts  the  eyes 
along  the  rank,  and  feels  lightly  the  elbow  of  the 
next  file  toward  the  pivot,  but  never  pushing  or 
pressing  upon  that  side. 

The  other  files  touch  with  the  elbow  toward  the 
pivot,  resist  pressure  from  the  other  side,  conform 
to  the  movements  of  the  marching  flank,  and 
shorten  their  steps  according  to  their  distance  from 
it;  at  the  fourth  command,  given  when  the  company 
is  nearly  at  right  angles  to  its  original  position,  it 
halts,  and  at  the  sixth  command,  given  immediately 
after,  all  dress  up  to  the  perpendicular. 

Being  at  a  halt,  to  wheel  and  move  forward,  the 
instructor  commands: 

1.   Right   {or   Left)   wheel.      2.  MARCH.       3.   For- 
ward.    4.  MARCH.      5.    Guide  left  {or  right). 


\ 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  17 

The  command  Forward  is  given  in  time  to  add 
March  the  instant  the  wheel  is  completed,  at  which 
all  take  the  step  of  28  inches  and  turn  their  heads 
square  to  the  front. 

Being  in  line,  to  form  column  of  twos  or  fours,  to 
the  right  or  left.  If  the  commands  are:  i.  Twos 
{or  Fours)  right  {or  left)  wheel.  2.  MARCH. 
3.  Company.  4.  HALT,  each  set  of  twos  or  fours 
wheel  on  a  fixed  pivot,  as  previously  explained, 
exeept  that  the  sets,  immediately  after  halting, 
dress  to  the  left  and  turn  the  head  to  the  front. 

If  the  commands  are:  Twos  (or  Fours)  right  {or 
left)  wheel.  2.  march,  each  set,  after  the  wheel  on 
a  fixed  pivot  is  completed,  takes  the  direct  step, 
and  all  the  files  turn  their  heads  to  the  front  and 
dress  to  the  left,  in  marching. 

The  distance,  measuring  from  back  to  breast, 
between  recruits  in  column  of  files  is  facing  distance 
{i.  e.,  10  inches);  between  consecutive  sets  of  twos 
in  column  is  32  inches,  between  fours  in  column  is 
76  inches. 

Being  in  column  of  twos  or  fours,  to  execute  the 
about,  the  commands  are:  i.  Twos  {or  Fours)  right 
{or  left)  about.  2.  MARCH.  Each  set  wheels  on 
a  fixed  pivot,  and  after  completing  the  wheel, 
moves  forward. 

MOTABLE  PI70T. 

Being  in  line,  in  march,  the  instructor  commands: 

I,   Company  right  {or  left)   wheel.      2.  MARCH.     3. 
Forward.  4.   MARCH.     5.    Guide  left  {or  right.) 


18  THE  FLAG  DRILL, 


(RIGHT  WHEEL.) 

The  first  command  is  given  when  the  company  is 
3  yards  from  the  wheeh'ng  point.  At  the  command 
March  the  wheel  is  executed  on  a  fixed  pivot,  ex- 
cept that  the  pivot-file,  instead  of  turning  in  place^ 
takes  steps  of  9  inches,  and  thus  gains  ground  for- 
ward in  describing  a  small  curve,  so  as  to  clear  the 
wheeling  point. 

The  command  Forward  is  given  in  time  to  add 
March  the  instant  the  wheel  is  completed,  at  which 
all  retake  the  step  of  28  inches,  and  turn  their  heads 
square  to  the  front. 

The  imagery  center  of  the  circle,  upon  the  arc 
which  the  pivot-file  moves,  is,  on  the  prolongation 
of  the  rank  and  at  a  distance  from  the  wheeling 
point,  equal  to  about  one-half  the  front  of  the  com- 
pany or  sub-division. 

During  the  wheel,  the  guide,  without  indication, 
is  on  the  marching    flank;    upon    the    completion 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  19 

of  the  wheel,  the  guide,  if  not  already  there,  is 
announced  on  the  same  flank  as  before  the  move- 
ment. 

Wheelings  on  fixed  or  movable  pivots  being  im- 
portant movements,  the  instructor  requires  the 
recruits  successively  to  act  as  pivots,  and  to  conduct 
the  marching  flanks. 

Being  in  column  of  twos  or  fours,  to  form  line  on 
the  right  or  left,  the  commands  are: 


(ON   RIGHT  INTO  LINK   WHEEL.) 

J.   On  Right  (or  left)  into   line  wheel.     2.  MARCH. 
3.   Company.     4.   HALT.     5.  Right  {or  left). 

6.    DRESS.      7.    FRONT. 

At  the  command  March,  the  leading  set  of  two  or 
fours  wheel  to  the  right  on  a  movable  pivot  as  ex- 
plained, except  that,  after  wheeling,  this  set  moves 
forward,  dressing  to  the  right  without  further  com- 
mand; the  other  sets  move  on  and  successively 
wheel  to  the  right  on  movable  pivots,  and  advance 


20 


THE  FLAG  DRILL. 


as  explained  for  the  first  set,  each  when  at  a  point 
wheeling  distance  beyond  the  point  at  which  the  set 
next  in  its  front  wheeled.     At  the  command  Halt^ 


(FORMATION    OF  COMPANY.) 


the  leading  set  halts;  the  other  sets  halt  successively 
as  they  arrive  6  inches  in  rear  of  the  line.  After 
the  line  is  dressed  the  command  Front  is  given. 


(RIGHT   FORWARD,    FOUR   RIGHTS.) 

Being  in  line,  to  form  column  of  twos  or  fours  to 
the  front,  the  commands  are: 

I.   Right  {or  Left).     FORWARD.     2.   Fours  {two) 

RIGHT  {or  left.)      3.    MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  right  set 
moves  forward,  shortening  the  first  few 
steps;  the  other  sets  wheel  to  the  right  on 
a  fixed  pivot;  the  second  set,  when  its 
wheel  is  ^  completed,  wheels  to  the  left  on 
a  movable  pivot,  and  follows  the  first  set; 
the  other  sets  having  made  a  right  wheel, 

^'^IZy"  "^ove  on  and  wheel  to  the  left  on  the  same 

"rol^i.""  ground  as  the  second. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  21 

Being  in  column,  to  halt  it  and  put  it  in  march, 
the  captain  commands; 

I.    Company.  2.   HALT,  and  i.  Forward.   2.  MARCH 

Being  in  column  of  twos  or  fours,  to  change  direc- 
tion of  the  column,  the  captain  commands,  if  in 
march: 

I.    Column  right  {or  left),   or  i.    Column  half  right 
{or  half  left).     2.   MARCH. 

If  at  a  halt: 

I.  Forward.     2.    Column  right  {or  left),  or  2.   Col- 
umn half  right  {or  half  left. )     3.   march. 

At  the  command  March,  the  leading  set  wheels 
on  a  movable  pivot  and  moves  forward,  the  other 
sets  advance,  wheel  on  the  same  ground,  and  follow 
the  leading  set. 

Being  in  column  of  fours  or  twos,  to  form  column 
of  twos  or  files,  the  captain  commands: 

I.   Right  {or  left)  by  twos  {or  by  file). 
2.    MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  designated 
number  of  files  on  the  right  of  each  set 
moves  forward;  the  other  files  of  each  set 
mark  time  till  disengaged,  they  then 
oblique  to  the  right  and  follow  their  file 
(RIGHT  BY    leaders. 

TWOS.)  i>-"v»v,».j. 

Being  in  column  of  files  or  twos,  to  form  column 
of  twos  or  fours,  the  captain  commands: 

I.     Form   twos   {or  fours.)       2.     Left    {or    right) 
oblique.     MARCH. 


22 


THE  FLAG  DRILL. 


At  the  command  March,  the  leading  part 
of  each  set  takes  the  short  step;  the  rear 
part  of  each  set  obHques  to  the  left  till  oppo- 
site its  place  in  the  set,  then  marches  to  the 
front,  and  when  the  sets  are  united  all  the 
files  resume  the  direct  step. 

Being  in  column,  to  form  line  to  the 
front,  the  captain  commands: 


I.    Left   {or   right)  front   into   line.       2.    MARCH. 

3.  Company.     4.  HALT.     5.   Right  {or  left). 

6.    DRESS.      7.    FRONT. 


(UtFT   FRONT  INTO  LINE.) 

At  the  command  March,  the  first  set  moves  for- 
ward with  the  guide  on  the  right,  the  other  sets 
oblique  to  the  left  till  opposite  their  places  in  line, 
when  each  marches  forward,  dressing  to  the  right. 
At  the  command  Halt,  the  leading  set  only  halts; 
the  other  sets  halt  upon  reaching  their  places  in  line. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  23 

TO  BREAK  BY  THE  RIGHT  (OR  LEFT)  OF  FOURS  TO 
THE  REAR. 

Marching  in  line,  the  captain  commands: 

I.  By  the  Right  [or  Left)  of  Fours  to  the  Rear. 

2.    MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  company  execute 
by  the  right  flank;  the  leading  file  in  each  four 
faces  to  the  rear  and  marches  in  that  directions;  the 
other  files  in  each  four  follow  the  first  file  at  facing 
distance. 

Marching  in  column  of  fours. 

TO  FORM  SQUARE. 

The  captain  commands: 

I.  Form  Square.     2.  MARCH.     3.    Company. 
.    4.    HALT. 

At  the  command  March^  the  leading  four  shortens 
the  step  to  fifteen  inches;  the  second  four  executes 
by  the  right  flank,  column  left,  closing  to  facing 
distance;  the  third  four  executes  by  the  left  flank, 
column  right ^  closing  to  facing  distance;  the  last 
four  moves  forward  to  facing  distance  from  the 
right  and  left  flanks  of  the  square. 

At  the  fourth  command  the  square  halts;  the 
second  four  executes  right  face;  the  third  four  exe- 
cutes left  face:  the  last  four  executes  about  face. 


24  THE  FLAG  DRILL. 

TO  REDUCE  SqUARE. 

The  captain  commands: 

I.  Reduce  Square.     2.  Fours  into  Column. 
3.    MARCH. 

At  the  second  command  all  the  fours  face  to  the 
front.  At  the  command  March,  the  first  four 
marches  to  the  front,  followed  by  the  other  fours  at 
wheeling  distance;  the  second,  third  and  fourth 
files  of  the  second  four  execute  left  front  into  line, 
dressing  successively  upon  the  left  of  its  first  file; 
the  last  three  files  of  the  third  four  execute  right 
front  into  line,  dressing  successfully  upon  the  right 
of  its  first  file. 

TO  FORM  CIRCLE. 

Being  in  column  of  fours,  the  captain  commands: 

I.  Form  Circle  to  the  Right  {or  Left).     2.  MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  leading  guide  goes 
\o  the  right  of  the  first  set,  which  wheels  on  a  mov- 
able pivot,  till  it  completes  three-quarter  of  a  circle; 
it  then  continues  the  wheel  without  increasing  the 
distance  from  the  starting  point  of  the  wheel;  the 
other  sets  move  forward  and  wheel  on  the  same 
ground  as  the  first  set  and  follow  it;  the  rear  guide 
goes  to  the  right  of  the  last  set  as  it  begins  to 
wheel ;  the  captain  takes  post  inside  the  center  of 
the  circle  during  its  formation,  and  sees  that  the 
sets  preserve  equal  distances  from  one  another. 


fHE  FLAG  DRILL.  25 

The  captain  and  guides  remain  in  the  center  till 
the  circle  is  broken  into  column. 

To  halt  the  circle  and  put  it  in  march ^  the  cap- 
tain commands: 

I.   Company.     2.  HALT,  or,   i.   Forward  in  Circle* 
3.  MARCH. 

TO  EXECUTE  RIGHT  (OR  LEFT)  BY  TWOS  (OR  BY  FILE), 

Being  in  circle,  in  column  of  fours  or  twos,  the 
captain  commands: 

I.  Right  {or  Left)  by  Twos  {or  by  File).     2.  MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  designated  number 
of  files  on  the  right  of  each  set  moves  on  without 
increasing  the  distance  from  the  center  of  the  circle; 
the  other  files  of  each  set  mark  time  till  disenaged, 
they  then  oblique  to  the  right  and  follow  their  file 
leaders;  the  captain  and  guides  remain  inside  the 
circle. 

Being  in  circle,  many  movements,  such  as  the 
march  by  the  flank,  to  the  rear,  skirmish  move- 
ments, etc.,  may  be  executed,  as  prescribed  in 
other  parts  of  the  "  Flag  Drill." 

Beitig  in  circle,  in  column  of  fours,  to  resume  the 
direct  march,  the  captain  commands: 

I.    Circle  Forward  into  Column.     2.  MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  first  set  marches 
direct  to  its  front;  the  other  sets  wheel  on  a  mov- 
able pivot  till  they  successively  arrive  on  the  same 
ground  the  first  set  took  the  direct  step,  and  then 
follow  the  first  set;  the  guides  resume  their  places 
in  column  as  soon  as  possible. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL. 


TO  FORM  COLUMN  OF  FILES. 

Being  in  column  of  fours,  the  captain  commands: 
I.    Column  of  Files.     2.  By  the  Right  Flank. 

3.   MARCH. 

At  the  third  command,  the  first  four  march  by 
the  right  flank,  and  the  first  sergeant  hastens  to- 
place  himself  in  advance  of  the  leading  file.  Each 
of  the  other  fours  advance  until  the  are  on  the  same 
ground  on  which  the  first  four  flanked,  when  they 
perform  i.  By  the  right  Jlattk,  2.  MARCH,  and 
hasten  to  gain  their  facing  distance.  Great  care 
must  be  taken  to  have  the  files  in  each  four  flank 
simultaneously,  and  to  gain  facing  distance  without 
deranging  the  alignment. 

TO  OPEN  FILES  FROM  THE  CENTER. 

Marching  in  column  of  fours,  having  specified  the 
interval  (two  yards  being  presumed  if  none  be 
specified),  the  captain  commands: 

I.   From  the  Center.     2.   Open  Files.      3.  MARCH. 

At  this  command,  numbers  two  and  three  of  each 
four  march  forward  by  short 
steps,  numbers  one  and  four 
oblique  to  the  right  and  left  at 
full  step  until  they  have  gained 
their  distance,  when  they  march 
to  the  front,  the  entire  four 
then  take  the  full  step.  The 
captain  commands: 

2.  Left  and  Right  Oblique. 

3.  MARCH. 


I.  Alternately. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL.  27 

At  the  third  command,  the  odd  files  oblique  to 
the    left    and    the    even     files 
oblique    to     the     right,     thus 
forming     double     columns     ofj 
twos;    immediately    on     meet- 
ing  they  oblique   to  the  right] 
and   left   until   they   are  in  the 
same    relative   positions   as    at ' 
the  start,  when  they  again  oblique  as  before. 

To  again  march  to  the  front,  the  captain  com- 
mands: 

I.  Forward.     2.   march, 

giving  the  second  command  as  the  files  reach  their 
original  relative  positions.  Great  care  must  be 
taken  to  preserve  the  alignments  and  that  all  the 
files  commence  the  obliques  at  the  same  time.  To 
this  end  the  rear  fours  conform  to  the  movements  of 
the  first  four. 

If  at  a  halt,  an  easy  diversion  is  when  the  cap- 
tain commands: 

I.     Numbers    Two   and  Three.     2.   In   Circle, 
Right  Wheel.     3.   MARCH, 

giving  the  command, 

4.    Company.      5.  HALT;  or,  4.  Forward, 
5.  MARCH, 

as  they  reach  their  original  positions. 


28 


THE  FLAG  DRILL- 
TO  FORM  SERPENT. 


Being  in  column  of  files ^  the  captain  commands: 

I.  Form  Serpent .     2.   Column  Right.     3.  MARCH. 

The  leading  guide  wheels  on  the  circumference  of 
an  imaginary  circle  whose  radius 
is  a  little  less  than  one-sixth  of 
the  company  front.  As  he  ap- 
proaches the  rear  of  the  column, 
he  shortens  the  raidius  and  con- 
tinues the  wheel,  forming  a  series 
of  rings  within  one  another. 
When  the  radius  of  the  circle 
becomes  as  small  as  he  desires, 
the  sergeant  countermarches  to  the  left  without 
command,  and  unfolds  the  series  of  circles  by  suc- 
cessive wheels  to  the  left.  If  the  captain  had 
wished  to  stop  the  movement  before  the  sergeant 
had  reached  the  center,  he  might  have  commanded: 


I.    Countermarch.     2.    To  the  Left.     3.  MARCH. 


THE  FLAG  DRILL. 


29 


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THE  FLAG  DRILL. 


]>IOIvIENC2;iiATU5E  OFT^E  FIi^(5. 


■■  Thb  Poiht  (The  end  of  the  stick ) 


Thk  Uppbr  Band  (A  narrow  ribbon 
tacked  on  fifteen 
inches  from  the 
point.) 


-■  The  Stick  (The  wooden  part. 


'  The  Lower  Band  (A  narrow  ribbon 
tacked  on  fifteen 
inches  from  the 
butt.) 

■  The  Handle  (That  part  of  the  stick 
between  the  lower 
band  and  the  butt) 


"  The  Butt  (The  end  of  the  flag  pole.) 


The  Flag  Pole  should  reach  as  high  as  the  pecniif » 
shoulder.   (See  order  Flags.) 


FLAG  MANUAL. 


(CAKKY.) 


Being  at  attention,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.  Carry.  2.  FLAGS. 
Take  the  flag  so  as  to  hold  it  in 
the  right  hand,  the  stick  nearly 
vertically  and  resting  in  the  hollow 
of  the  shoulder,  the  arm  hanging 
nearly  at  its  full  length  near  the  body, 
the  thumb  and  the  forefinger  grasp- 
ing the  stick,  and  the  remaining  fin- 
gers closed  together. 

Always  fall  in  at  a  carry. 
In   resuming  the   carry  from  any 
position  in  the  manual,  the  motion 
next  to  the  last  concludes  with  the 
left  hand  at  the  right  shoulder,  fingers  extended  and 
joined,  the   thumb  close  to   the  forefinger,  back  of 
the  hand  to  the  front,  the  elbow  close  to  the  body. 
Being  at  a  carry,  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  commands: 
I.  Present.     2,   FLAGS. 
Carry  the  flag  with  the  right  hand   in 
front  of  the  center  of  the  body,  at  the 
same  time  grasp  the  stick  with  the  left 
hand  near  the  lower   band,  the  forearm 
horizontal  and  resting  against  the  body. 
I.    Carry.     2.  FLAGS. 
Resume  the  carry  with  the  right  hand. 
(Two.)     Drop  the  left  hand  by  the  side. 
Being   at  a  carry,  the  instructor  com- 
mands: 

I.   Support.     2.   FLAGS. 
Carry  the  flag  in  front  of  the  center  of 
the  body,  grasp  the    stick  with   the  left 

(PRESSNT.) 


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FLAG  MANUAL. 


hand  about  midway  between  the  up- 
per and  the  lower  band,  and  raise  this 
hand  to  the  height  of  the  chin;  at  the 
same  time  grasp  the  handle  with  the 
right,  (Two.)  Carry  the  flag  oppo- 
site the  left  shoulder,  pass  the  left 
forearm  over  the  right  hand,  and  ex- 
tended horizontally  to  the  right,  the 
wrist  straight.  (Three.)  Drop  the 
right  hand  by  the  side. 

I.   Carry.     2.  FLAGS. 
Grasp  the  flag  with  the  right  hand 
at  the  handle  under  and  against    the 

(SUPPORT.)  left  forearm,  and  carry  it  in  front  of 

the  center  of  the  body.  (Two.)  Resume  the  carry 
with  the  right  hand.  (Three.)  Drop  the  left  hand 
by  the  side. 

Being  at  a  carry,  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  com- 
mands: I.    Order.     2.   FLAGS. 

Grasp  the  flag  with  the  left  hand, 
the  forearm  horizontal,  let  go  with  the 
right  hand,,  lower  the  flag  quickly  with 
the  left,  regrasping  it  with  the  right 
above  the  lower  band,  the  hand  near 
the  thigh,  the  butt  about  three  inches 
from  the  ground,  the  left  hand  steady- 
ing the  flag  near  the  right,  the  fingers 
extended  and  joined.  (Two.)  Lower 
the  flag  to  the  ground  with  the  right 
hand,  drop  the  left  by  the  side  the 
right   arm   hanging   naturallv.    elbow  (order.) 


FLAG  MANUAL. 


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close  to  the  body,  back  of  the  hand  to  the  right,  fingers 
extended  and  joined,  the  stick  between  the  thumb 
and  forefinger  and  vertical,  butt  near  the  right  foot. 
I.   Carry.     2.  FLAGS. 

Raise  the  flag  vertically  with  the  right 
hand,  at  the  same  time  seize  it  with  the 
left  above  the  right,  resume  the  carry 
'with  the  right  hand,  (Two.)  Drop  the 
left  hand. 

Being  at    order   flags,    the    instructor 
commands: 

1.  Parade.  2.  REST. 
At  the  command  rest^  carry  the  point 
"^^"^  in  front  of  the  center  of  the  body,  grasp 
(PARADE  REST  J  the  stlck  wlth  the  left  hand  at  the  upper 
band,  and  with  the  right  hand  under  and  against  the 
left;  carry  the  right  foot  three  inches  straight  to  the 
rear.  i.   Company.      2.   ATTENTION. 

Resume  the  order. 
Being  at  a  carry,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.    Trail.     2.  FLAGS. 
Same  as  first  motion  of  order  Jiags. 
(Two.)     Incline    the    point   slightly  to 
to  the  front,  butt  to  the  rear;  drop  the 
left  hand  by  the  side. 

I.   Carry.     2.   FLAGS. 

At  the  command  carry ^  bring  the 
flag  to  a  vertical  position  with  the  right 
hand;  at  the  command  flags ^  execute 
what  is  prescribed  for  the  carry,  from 
the  position  of  <7r^^^y?«^j.  (T«An-) 


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FLAG  MANUAL. 


Being  at  a  carry,  at  a  halt,  the  instructor  com- 
mands: I.  Charge.      2.  flags. 

Execute  the  first  motion 
of  about  face,  left  knee 
slightly  bent,  drop  the  flag 
into  the  left  hand,  near  the 
lower  band,  elbow  against 
the  body,  point  at  the 
height  of  the  chin,  right 
hand  grasping  the  handle, 
supporting  it  firmly  against 
the  right  hip,  the  body 
inclining  slightly  forward. 
(CHASGK.)  i^   Carry.     2.  FLAGS. 

Resume  the  carry  with  the    right  hand,  at   the 
same  time  facing  to  the  front.     (Two.)  Drop  the  left 
hand.     Being  at  a  carry ^  the  instructor  commands: 
I.  Right  Shoulder.     2.  FLAGS. 
Raise  the  stick  vertically  with  the 
right  hand,  grasp  it  with  the  left  hand 
at  the  lower  band,  raise  this  hand  till 
it  is  at  the  height  of  the  chin;  at  the 
same  time  embrace  the  butt  with  the 
right  hand.      (Two.)     Raise  the  flag 
and  place  it  on  the  right  shoulder,  the 
point  elevated  and  inclined  to  the  left;, 
slip  the  left  hand  down  to  the  lower 
band.     (Three.)    Drop  the  left  hand. 

I.   Carry.      2.  FLAGS. 
Carry  the  butt  slightly  to  the  left, 
and  lower  the  flag  with  the  right  hand; 
grasp  it  with  the  left  at  the  lower  band, 
hand  at  the  height  of  the  chin,  stick  (right  shouldkr.) 


FLAG  MANUAL. 


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vertical.     (Two.)  Resume  the  carry  with  the  right 
hand.     (Three.)  Drop  the  left  hand. 

Being  at  a  carry,  at  a  halt,  the   instructor  com- 
mands: I.  Port.     2.   FLAGS. 

Throw  the  flag  diagonally  across  the  body;  grasp 
it  smartly  at  the  same  instant  with  both  hands, 
right  at  the  handle,  and  close  to  the  body,  left  near 
the  upper  band,  the  stick  sloping 
upward,  and  crossing  opposite  the 
point  of  the  left  shoulder.  The 
palm  of  the  right  hand  is  above, 
and  that  of  the  left  under  the 
flag,  the  nails  of  both  hands  next 
the  body,  to  which  the  elbows 
are  closed. 

I.   Carry.     2.  FLAGS. 

Resume    the    carry    with    the 
right  hand.      (Two.)  Drop  the  left 
(PORT.)  hand  by  the  side. 


I.  Knapsack.     2.  REST. 

Being  at  a  right  shoul- 
der, lower  the  point  over 
back  of  the  head,  and 
grasp  the  stick  at  the 
upper  band  with  the  left 
hand,  and  lower  band 
with  the  right  hand, 
palm  of  the  hands  to  the 
front. 


(KNAPSACK   REST.) 


86 


FLAG  MANUAL, 


1.  Inspection.     2.  FLAGS. 

Being  at  a  carry,  to  cause  an  inspec- 
tion of  flags,  the  instructor  commands: 

I.  bispection.     2.  FLAGS. 

At  which  command  toss  the  flag 
with  the  right  hand,  opposite  the  left 
eye,  catching  it  with  the  left  hand 
near  the  lower  band,  the  hand  at  the 
right  of  the  chin. 

I.   Carry.     2.  FLAGS. 

Lower  the  flag  with  left  hand,  grasp 
it  with  the  right  hand  at  the  handle, 
and  steady  it  with  the  left  hand  at  the 
height  of  the  shoulder.  (Two.)  Drop 
the  left  hand  by  the  side. 


INSPECTION.)  I .    Sergeants.     2.  SALUTE. 

Being  at  a  carry,  raise  the  left 
hand  and  arm  horizontally  to  the 
front,  palm  of  the  hand  down,  the 
fingers  extended.  (Two.)  Bend  the 
left  elbow,  carrying  the  hand  around 
till  the  fore-finger  strikes  the  stick 
in  the  hollow  of  the  right  shoulder. 
(Three.)  Return  to  the  position  of 
the  first  motion.  (Four.)  Drop  the 
left  hand  by  the  side, 

SKIRMISH  DRILL. 

In  skirmish  lines,  the  post  of  the 
captain  is  about  ten  yards  in  rear  of 
the  center  of  line;  the  right  and  left  guides  are  five 


(sergeant's  salute.) 


FLAG  MANUAL. 


37 


yards  in  rear  of  the  right  and  left  files,  respectively. 
In  the  rallies,  the  captain  and  guides  take  post 
inside  the  nearest  circle. 

The  flags  are  carried  in  any  position  desired  while 
on  the  skirmish  line. 

Being  in  line,  at  a  halt,  the  captain  commands: 

I.    As  skirmishers.       2.  By  the  right  {or  left)  flank^ 

take  intervals.      3.  MARCH.     4.  Skirmishers. 

5.    HALT. 

At  the  second  command,  all  face  to  the  right;  at 
the  command  March,  number  one  on  the  right  steps 
off  and  marches  in  prolongation  of  the  former  front 
of  the  company;  the  files  follow  successively  at  the 
distance  of  one  yard,  and  the  movement  is  continued 
until  there  is  an  interval  of  one  yard  between  con- 
secutive skirmishers.  At  the  fifth  command,  all 
halt  and  face  to  the  front. 

Being  in  skirmish  line,  at  a  halt,  the  captain  com- 
mands: 

I.  Rally  by  Fours.     2.  march. 


(rally  by  fours.) 


38  FLAG  MANUAL. 

At  the  second  command,  the  skirmishers  of  each 
four  place  themselves  in  a  circle  forming  upon  the 
right  of  the  left  skirmisher  ^////^/ /(?«?-,  and  charge 
flags. 

I.  Rally  by  Company.     2.   MARCH. 

At  the  second  command,  all  the  skirmishers  rally 
on  the  center  skirmisher  who  stands  still,  those  to 
the  right  forming  a  semi-circle  to  the  right  and  rear, 
those  to  the  left  complete  the  circle  by  forming  a 
semi-circle  to  the  left  and  rear,  and  all  charge  flags. 

All  rallies  are  made  at  a  run. 

Being  in  circles,  the  captain  commands: 

I.   Deploy.     2.  MARCH. 

At  the  command  March,  the  skirmishers  resume 
their  places  on  the  skirmish  line,  at  one  yard  inter- 
vals. 

All  deployments  are  made  at  a  run. 

Being  in  skirmish  line,  at  a  halt,  the  captain  com- 
mands: 

1.  Assemble  on  right  {or  left,  or  center)  skirmisher. 
2.    MARCH. 

At  the  second  command,  the  designated  skir- 
misher stands  fast  and  comes  to  a  support;  the  other 
skirmishers  face  toward  the  designated  one,  close 
in,  face  to  the  front,  and  come  to  a  support. 

Being  in  skirmish  line,  many  movements  pre- 
viously explained  may  be  executed,  such  as  moving 
forward,  to  the  rear,  by  the  flank  wheelings,  column 
right  or  left,  etc. 


OUR  FLAG.  i 

(To  be  spoken  by  boys  or  girls  carrying  United  States  flags  i 

which  they  wave  from  time  to  time.)  i 

First  boy.  ( 

Hurrah,  for  our  flag!  < 

Our  beautiful  flag! 
Our  glory  and  also  our  boast, 

Its  colors  so  true,  , 

The  red,  white,  and  blue. 

Have  marshaled  many  a  host.  '; 

Second  boy.  i 

Hurrah,  for  its  stripes? 

Its  thirteen  gay  stripes! 
And  the  States  those  stripes  represent* 

The  colonies  strong, 

That  brooked  not  a  wrong, 

Nor  injustice  bore  with  content.  ; 

Third  boy.  j 

"Give  us  our  rights —  ^ 

Our  colonial  rights —  ^ 

Nor  tax  us  without  our  consent," 

To  Old  England  they  said,  ] 
Nor  were  they  afraid 

To  fight,  when  they  found  war  was  meant. 

Fourth  boy.  j 

Yes,  hurrah  for  each  stripe.  ^ 

Each  red  and  white  stripe !  . ' 

And  hurrah  for  the  union  of  blue!      ~  • 

With  its  forty-one  stars,  5 

Surmounting  the  bars  ] 

Each  star  for  a  State  ever  true! 

All.  \ 

O,  our  hearts  swell  with  pride,  i 

With  the  patriot's  pride,  ' 

When  our  ensign  appears  to  our  view,  i 

With  its  wonderful  bars  '\ 
And  silvery  stars, 

Besprinkling  the  dark  field  of  blue. 

Then  join  voices,  boys,  ' 

And  give  three  hurrahs  ^ 

For  our  star-spangled  banner  so  dear.  ■} 

All  ready?    Hurrah!  ^ 

Hurrah  and  hurrali!  : 

And  now  for  one  other  last  cheer.  j 

(Wave  flags  and  hurrah.)  ^ 

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THE  STAR-SPANGLED  BANNER. 

Oh!  say,  can  you  see,  by  the  dawn's  early  light. 
What  so  proudly  we  hailed  at  the  twilight's  last  gleaming, 

Whose  broad  stripes  and  bright  stars  thro'  the  perilous  fight, 
O'er  the  ramparts  we  watched,  were  so  gallantly  streaming? 

And  the  rockets'  red  glare,  the  bombs  bursting  in  air, 
Gave  proof  through  the  night  that  our  Flag  was  still  there. 

Chorus— Oh!  say,  does  that  Star- Spangled  Banner  yet  wave, 

O'er  the  Land  of  the  Free  and  the  Home  of  the  Brave! 

On  the  shore  dimly  seen  thro'  the  mists  of  fce  deep, 
Where  the  foe's  haughty  host  in  dread  silence  reposes. 

What  is  that  which  the  breeze,  o'er  the  towering  steep, 
As  It  fitfully  blows,  half  conceals,  half  discloses? 

Now  It  catches  the  gleam  of  the  morning's  first  beam, 
In  full  glory  reflected,  now  shines  on  the  stream. 

Chobus— 'Tis  the  Star-Spangled  Banner!  oh!  long  may  It  wave. 
O'er  the  Land  of  the  Free  and  the  Home  of  the  Brave! 

Now  where  Is  that  band  who  so  vauntlngly  swore. 
That  the  havoc  of  war  and  the  battle's  confusion, 

A  home  and  a  country  should  leave  us  no  more? 
Their  blood  has  washed  out  their  foul  footsteps'  pollution. 

No  refuge  could  save  the  hireling  and  slave 
From  the  terror  of  flight  or  the  gloom  of  the  grave. 

Chorus — But  the  Star- Spangled  Banner  in  triumph  doth  wave. 
O'er  the  Land  of  the  Free  and  the  Home  of  the  Brave! 

Oh!  thus  be  It  ever  when  freemen  shall  stand 
Between  their  loved  home  and  the  war's  desolation : 

Blest  with  vict'ry  and  peace,  may  our  heav'n  rescued  land 
Praise  the  Power  that  hath  made  and  preserved  us  a  nation! 

Then  conquer  we  must  when  our  cause  it  is  just. 
And  this  be  our  motto,  "In  God  is  our  trust!" 

Chorus— And  the  Star- Spangled  Banner  in  triumph  shall  wave, 
O'er  the  Land  of  the  Free  and  the  Home  of  the  Brave! 


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